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05-24-2013 02:57 PM

Plumbean

Re: Maine and North

I have great memories of Nova Scotia. My family did several cruises up there in the early '90s, and my father said it reminded him of cruising in Maine in the '50s. The people were very friendly, especially when you got off the beaten path. I suspect some of that may have to do with the fact that it is a long winter, so not many visitors during much of the year. The season is pretty short.

If you get all the way up the Cape Breton, you can actually go swimming in Bras d'Or Lake without freezing your *&^%& off.

Tuck yourself back in Seal Bay on Vinal Haven in Maine and you'll see about all the seals, birds, etc, you'll ever want. One of the most beautiful and peaceful places I've ever been on a sailboat.

I can second that! As I've said before: there is nothing like sailing the coast and harbors of Maine. Although the more I read and see about Alaska, Maine may have some competition.

05-24-2013 09:46 AM

Dharmabum

Re: Maine and North

For some nice sailing videos of Nova Scotia, sailing from Nova Scotia to Boston etc check out Downeast Circle on YouTube.

05-20-2013 07:03 AM

Minnewaska

Re: Maine and North

Tuck yourself back in Seal Bay on Vinal Haven in Maine and you'll see about all the seals, birds, etc, you'll ever want. One of the most beautiful and peaceful places I've ever been on a sailboat.

05-18-2013 10:54 AM

Knee Deep

Re: Maine and North

Cruising to Nova Scotia will give you great sailing. From Boston you are about a 3 or 4 day sail across the Gulf of Maine. Expect lots of Fog, but with the right weather window its an easy sail.

Once in Nova Scotia waters check out Clarks Harbour, Carters Beach, LaHave River Yacht Club (good People warm hospitality), then sailing between West Ironbound and Halifax there are over 365 Islands for perfect cruising with lots of water.

Climate here in Nova Scotia is Med 50's at night and High 70's and low 80's in the daytime from June to September.

Marine life you will find is Pilot Whales, Humpback Whales, Sunfish, Seals, Porpose, if you fish from your boat then expect to catch Cod, Mackrel, Haddock and Polluck. Lots of Blue and Mako Shark in the water, tuna, swordfish, etc.

Let us know if you make it up to the Lahave River Yacht Club, and we will certainly introduce you to some great times. You can google the club and it has a nice website.

Cheers

Todd n Robin

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